The Improv Network Podcast Gabber Media

Bob and James wrap up the end of year with the last stream of the year.

The cast of PGraph joins to talk about their special brand of narrative improv, being together as a group for 15+ years, and their book 'Do It Now: Essays on Narrative Improv'.

Since their premiere in November of 2005, Parallelogramophonograph has been more than just any improv troupe. Fiercely dedicated to the craft and art of improvised theatre, PGraph has held an award-winning weekly show non-stop since 2006. Early on in their time together, Kaci Beeler, Kareem Badr, Roy Janik, and Valerie Ward knew they wanted to do something different onstage. Intrigued by the challenge of telling fantastic fully-improvised stories together as an ensemble, PGraph spent years developing original formats and studying the art of theatre, improv, and storytelling. They’ve toured the country and the world performing and teaching their unique brand of improv with ensemble appearances in over 60 cities in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the UK. Renowned for their theatricality, playfulness, and hive-mind-like ensemble, their goal with every show is to push both themselves and the art of improvisation to new and dizzying heights while taking the audience along for a joyous ride. The members of PGraph regularly teach, direct, and perform at The Hideout Theatre in Austin, Texas. Their book on narrative improv, "Do It Now", is for sale on their website as well as on Amazon. Check out PGraph.com for more information.

Jeffrey Thompson joins to talk about listening to your scene partner(s), give and take, and how to use what you hear.

Jeffrey Thompson is an LA native and is the Secretary of the Board for The Improv Network. He’s an actor and writer, but he also teaches psychology at Citrus College and does taxes for creative professionals. He’s received a Master’s degree in Psychology and an MBA with a marketing emphasis, both from Pepperdine University. He is also licensed by the IRS to represent taxpayers as an enrolled agent.
He’s been performing for over 15 years and currently performs at the Ruby LA on the sketch team, The Money Pit, and at the Westside Comedy Theater on the house improv team, Gravity. He also co-produces the Westside Comedy Festival.

Natalie and Julia join for a chat about how confidence level comes into play (cool pun) in Improv.

Sunny Atwal joins to talk about the give and take exchange between improvisers and filling in the missing pieces of a strong scene.